Info Session: Global Seminar Mokuhanga Printmaking in Japan
Learn more at our upcoming Information Session: Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 at 12:00-1:00 pm in Seminar Room D101 in the Art Department.
Earn 6 units on a summer program on the Global Seminar Mokuhanga Printmaking in Japan this summer. This program is taught by Jimin Lee, Professor of Art.
Quick Facts:
- Locations: Tokyo, Japan; Tokushima, Japan; Kyoto, Japan
- Course:
- ART 161J Mokuhanga: UCSC Printmaking in Japan (6 units)
- Led by: Jimin Lee
- Eligibility: Good academic and disciplinary standing, Min Age: 18, 45 units completed at time of departure. Minimum GPA- 2.3 cumulative GPA or higher at the time of application and every quarter prior to departure, Completion of Art 20G
- Application requirement: Portfolio of 10 images
- Dates: Summer Session 2 (Exact dates to be announced)
- Finances: Financial aid applies, and scholarships are available! Budget will be posted on the website when it is available.
- How to apply: Visit here for instructions. Applications open on December 1 and close on March 2.
- Get in touch: Email your questions to globallearning@ucsc.edu.
Program Description: Immerse yourself in the world of Mokuhanga, the celebrated Japanese woodblock printmaking technique of Ukiyo-e, and journey from timeless tradition to cutting-edge creative exploration. Study how traditional relief printmaking techniques fuse with emerging technologies, book arts, and animation, while engaging with Japan’s vibrant cultural landscape through hands-on washi papermaking, museum and gallery visits, and exchanges with master printmakers and Tokyo Zokei University students. Through studio practice, cultural exploration, and creative collaboration, you’ll gain advanced artistic skill, deep cultural insight, and a fresh perspective on the possibilities of print media in today’s visual culture.